RHS 102x52x5.6 V&M do Brasil · Weight & Dimensions

V&M do Brasil, hot-rolled sections · Rectangular Hollow Section

Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS) are tubular profiles with excellent torsional resistance and aesthetic appeal. Used for columns, trusses, and exposed structural elements.

Also known as: PTR 102x52 (México) · Caño estructural 102x52 (Argentina)

The RHS 102x52x5.6 steel profile weighs 11.9 kg/m (8.01 lb/ft), has a depth of 102 mm (4.02 in), flange width 52 mm (2.05 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,518.601 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 185.204 cm⁴, Iy = 63.123 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	102 mm	4.02 in
Width (b)	52 mm	2.05 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	11.9 kg/m	8.01 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,518.6 mm²	2.354 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	185.2 cm⁴	4.45 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	63.12 cm⁴	1.52 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	36.31 cm³	2.216 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	24.28 cm³	1.482 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	47.12 cm³	2.876 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	29.15 cm³	1.779 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.49 cm	1.375 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.04 cm	0.803 in